Math teacher - middle school

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to preparing every student for success in college, careers, and their communities through rigorous, standards-based instruction and a comprehensive system of supports.

Position Summary

Guilmette Middle School is seeking a mathematics teacher who enjoys working with middle school students and believes all students can become confident, capable mathematicians. Guilmette is a diverse and caring school community where students are encouraged to grow, take ownership of their learning, and discover their strengths.

The successful candidate will provide engaging mathematics instruction that develops conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a collaborative educator who builds strong relationships, maintains high expectations, and helps students become independent thinkers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics and the district’s adopted curriculum.
• Establish clear learning objectives and provide opportunities for students to explore mathematical ideas, explain their reasoning, and learn from one another.
• Use modeling, purposeful questioning, and checks for understanding to support student learning.
• Create a structured, welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking academic risks, and learning from mistakes.
• Provide appropriate scaffolds and extensions to meet students’ learning needs while maintaining grade-level expectations.
• Collaborate with special educators and multilingual learner staff to support access to mathematics instruction and implement required accommodations and modifications.
• Use student work and assessment results to adjust instruction, address misconceptions, and plan targeted small-group support.
• Participate actively in collaborative planning, grade-level meetings, professional development, and coaching.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and complete required school and district responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of mathematics content and effective instructional practices for middle school learners.
• Ability to develop students’ mathematical reasoning and academic language through meaningful discussion and collaborative learning.
• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to support multilingual learners and students with disabilities through inclusive, culturally responsive instruction.
• Willingness to reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative school community.
• Commitment to recognizing students’ strengths and ensuring equitable opportunities to learn.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Mathematics.
• Experience teaching middle school mathematics preferred.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with collaborative planning, co-teaching, and data-informed instruction preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.